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A GOURMET FOOD & DRINK EVENT

m m45th Annual

Kathryn BargerLos Angeles County Supervisor

Sponsorship Opportunities

AbilityFirst Festival of Fall Sunday, September 29, 2019 • 5pm - 8pmThe Historic Laurabelle A. Robinson House Pasadena, California

Adam Pilder, Director of Development1300 East Green StreetPasadena, CA 91106Tel 626-243-4853 | Fax [email protected]/festival

A Gourmet Food & Drink EventSunday, September 29, 2019 • 5pm - 8pmThe Historic Laurabelle A. Robinson House Pasadena, California

Adam Pilder, Director of Development626-243-4853 | Fax [email protected] /festival

Festival of Fall | Sponsorship Opportunities | www.abilityfirst.org/festival

Who is AbilityFirst™? AbilityFirst provides exceptional programs that have a common mission: to help people with disabilities realize their full potential throughout their lives.

As we celebrate 93 years of service, we are focusing our efforts on programs that are proven to have the greatest impact on a person’s success: basic life skills enhancement through our children’s and adult programs; higher education and employment readiness; and, independent living and social and recreational programming. AbilityFirst looks beyond disabilities, focuses on the capabilities of each individual and breaks through any preconceived limitations, opening up a world of possibilities. Preparation, socialization, communication, education — all leading to helping people achieve their personal best.

What is the Festival of Fall?2019 is the 45th annual Festival of Fall!

Guests enjoy dozens of gourmet cuisine samples prepared by top chefs and local restaurants, paired with exquisite wine beer and cocktail samplings by California vintners, breweries and local watering holes. This signature event is being held on Sunday, September 29, 2019 at the historic Laurabelle A. Robinson House in Pasadena. The event is an opportunity to mix with your friends and business associates and meet some new people! We anticipate over 600 people will attend the event, and our goal is to raise $250,000 to support the more than 2,000 participants in AbilityFirst programs across Southern California.

‘‘ As an AbilityFirst participant family and a corporate partner,

I have seen the many positive contributions the organization has made over the years to our community.’’ – Mark Fedde, Owner, Fedde Furniture




Restaurants Blaze PizzaBristol FarmsEl Cholo CaféGale’s RestaurantGreen Street RestaurantKensington CaterersMarston’s RestaurantNothing Bundt CakesRuth’s Chris SteakhouseSushi RokuTam O’Shanter

BeveragesAsomBroso Fine TequilasGolden Road BrewingKimberly Jones Wine SelectionsJones Coffee RoastersLoring Wine CompanyNew Belgium Brewing CompanySan Antonio WinerySan Pellegrino/ Acqua PannaSouthern Glazer’s Wine and SpiritsThe Estates Group

Sponsors

Bistro LevelAEG WorldwideBanc of CaliforniaSupervisor Kathryn BargerBolton & CompnayEast West BankLongo Toyota LexusRoscoe Moss CompanyJennifer & John KellyPacific UnionDenise PetitfilsAndy & Jullian RookeWells FargoWescom Credit UnionWestern Asset

Café LevelBeverly Hills Rotary Club HomeStreet BankNella Abelson and Diane Danis Kaiser PermanenteLawry’s RestaurantThe Longo FamilyThe ShreddersUniversal Studios Hollywood’s Discover a Star FoundationWendy Lees & Tom Boyle

ChefLevelADPThe Century GroupCitizens Business Bank Fedde Furniture GoldstarGreen Hasson and Janks, LLP J’s MaidsLatherThe Los Angeles RamsMorrow-Meadows CorporationNFP RetirementPasadena Tournament of RosesWendy Lees & Tom Boyle

Additional Donors

Biodegradable supplies donated by: Individual FoodServiceLinens donated by: California Linen Services

2018 Participants and Sponsors

Media Partners




Sponsorship Benefits

$15,000 Presenting Sponsor• Welcome remarks at event• Full-page color ad with premium

positioning in event program• Company logo/name on e-blast prior to event• Company logo featured on event

promotional materials• Company name and logo on event invitations• Inclusion in marketing materials;

social media posting and advertising• Inclusion in event press release• VIP seating for 16• Exclusive front of the line check-in

and check-out services• Recognition on AbilityFirst website• Inclusion in AbilityFirst Annual Report

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$10,000 Exclusive Sponsor• Full-page black & white ad with pre-

mium positioning in event program• Company logo featured on event promotional materials• Company name and logo on event invitations• Inclusion in marketing materials,

social media posting and advertising• Inclusion in event press release• Recognition on website

• VIP seating for 16 • Exclusive front of the line check-in and check-out services• Inclusion in AbilityFirst Annual Report

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$5,000 Bistro Level• Full-page black & white ad with pre-

mium positioning in event program• Company name and logo on event invitations• Inclusion in event press release• Recognition on website• VIP seating for 8• Exclusive front of the line check-in and check-out services• Inclusion in AbilityFirst Annual Report

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$3,000 Café Level• Half-page black & white ad inside

event program• Inclusion in event program (listing) • VIP seating for 8

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$1,500 Chef / Super Family Level• Quarter-page black & white ad inside

event program • Inclusion in event program (listing) • VIP seating for 4

Partnering with AbilityFirst is mutually beneficial to both your business and AbilityFirst! Please consider joining the dozens of establishments who participate each year for a memorable night of food, drink and great company while raising money for our exceptional programs.




À La Carte SponsorshipsAll sponsorships can be sold à la carte or, as part of a sponsorship level to add value and increase visibility. A la carte sponsors receive two (2) event tickets, a quarter-page ad in the event program, and inclusion in the event program listing.

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$2,500 – CenterpiecesWant your name or business on every single table, including cocktail tables? Sponsor this year’s floral arrangements and have your logo on each centerpiece!

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$2,500 – GiveawaysAs each guest leaves the event, give our guests a gift they will use over and over— a branded wine stopper!

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$2,000 – Restrooms and Handwashing Stations While guests are ‘in dispose’, help to make their experience enjoyable! Place branded soap, towels and signage on the outside and inside of each bathroom stall.

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$2,000 – CoastersWith more than 30 food and beverage stations expected, your business or name can be highlighted on each drink coasters.

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Deadline to be included in printed program is August 26, 2019



m I /We wish to support the AbilityFirst Festival of Fall as indicated below:

m Sponsorship (please specify level): m Presenting - $15,000 m Exclusive - $10,000 m Bistro - $5,000 ($12,160 tax deductible) ($7,160 tax deductible) ($3,580 tax deductible)

m Café - $3,000 m Chef / Super Family $1,500 ($1,580 tax deductible) ($790 tax deductible)

m À la Carte Sponsorship (please write in sponsorship and amount):____________________________________ (All À la carte sponsorships are fully tax deductible) (Deadline for Presenting and Exclusive sponsor to be included on the printed invitation is July 19, 2019)

m Purchase Tickets and Tables m Early Bird Special, purchase by August 7! Yes, I will purchase #______ table(s) for 8 at $2,500 per table.

(Reserved Seating. $1,080 tax deductible)

m Early Bird Special, purchase by August 7! Yes, I will purchase #______ event tickets at $185 per person. (Seating is not reserved. $70 per ticket is tax deductible.)

m Yes, I will purchase #______ tables(s) for 8 at $3,200 per table (Reserved seating. $1,780 tax deductible)

m Yes, I will purchase #______ event tickets at $250 per person. (Seating is not reserved. $135 per ticket is tax deductible)

m Event Program Advertising I would like to purchase advertising space for my business or in tribute of a family member or an honoree.

m Full Page - $500 m Half Page - $300 m Quarter Page - $200 m Business Card - $100 (Deadline for ad to be included in the event program is August 26, 2019)

m Support in Spirit Although I cannot attend, I support the work of AbilityFirst and would like to make a donation of $_____________

___________________________________________________________________________ Name

___________________________________________________________________________ Business

m Please use business name for sponsorship benefits

___________________________________________________________________________ Address

______________________________________________ _________ __________________ City State Zip

______________________________ ____________________________________________ Phone Email

______________________________________________ _________ __________________ Card Number m MC m VISA m Amex CVV Code Expiration Date

________________________________________________________ __________________ Signature Date

Registration Form

Make Checks Payable to:AbilityFirst Federal Tax ID 95-1690983---------------------------------------------------------------

Please return this form with payment to:Adam Pilder Director of Development 1300 East Green StreetPasadena, CA 91106 or email form to:[email protected]

AbilityFirst (established in 1926 as the Crippled Children’s Society) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit (Federal Tax ID #95-1690983) that provides programs and services to help children and adults with disabilities reach their full potential. To learn more, visit www.abilityfirst.org

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